Lead Estimator/Estimator

Lead Estimator (10 plus years of experience: Water/Wastewater OR Tunnelling OR Bridges OR Heavy Highway) 

Location: Grapevine, TX

Duties:

• Develop complete discipline specific estimates for very large, complex industrial projects.   
• Must read the specifications and develop notes for the unique or extraordinary items.   
• Know how to build the project (best practices, sequence, geographical challenges etc.).   
• Understand what design deliverables by discipline are required and assure that the delivery schedule is met.  
• Verify quantities and deliverables meet estimate required.   
• Coordinate with design team to influence lowest cost of construction.   
• Facilitate Cross-Discipline Communication  
• Train and mentor estimators.   
• Must be capable of addressing technical challenges encountered during bid preparation.   
• Stay current on various trends and developments such as new equipment, means & methods, and procedures developing in the industry or specialized discipline.  
• Understand project past cost data for benchmarking to compare to estimates.  
• Site visits to learn current building methods and past cost generation.   
• Communication with Senior Managers - Communicate critical issues and estimate assumptions up to the Manager as they arise to ensure everyone is on the same page for the reviews to eliminate late changes.  
• Schedule and prepare for estimate reviews.  
• Conduct a detailed formal review of all engineered equipment, subcontract, and permanent material pricing.  
• Prepare special studies or reports required by the unusual nature of some bid items or conditions.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or similar field of study from an accredited institution and 5+ years of relevant estimating experience ( 10 + years for Lead Estimator). 
• Experience with HCSS, Blue Beam, Primavera P6 and Procore, AutoCAD or similar software. 
• Willingness to travel up to 15-20%. 

Other Requirements: 

• This is an onsite position, no remote or hybrid work. 
• Regular, reliable attendance.  
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely. 
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. 
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. 
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. 
• May work at various locations and conditions may vary.